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  "id": 19320357,
  "title": "Gold slips as investors assess hawkish Fed comments, await U.S. inflation data",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/gold-slips-as-investors-assess-hawkish-fed-comments-await-u-s",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-11-10T10:59:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Investing.com",
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    "url": "https://www.investing.com/news/commodities-news/gold-holds-near-4130-as-oil-retreat-eases-inflation-concerns-5013846"
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  "account": "Gold prices slipped on Tuesday as market participants analyzed hawkish remarks from the Federal Reserve regarding interest rates, while focus shifted to forthcoming U.S. inflation data. At 05:55 ET (10:55 GMT), spot gold slipped 1.6% to $4,073.09 per ounce, with U.S. gold futures declining 0.8% to $4,081.45 per ounce. The U.S. dollar index edged up 0.1% to 101.71. Bullion had gained 1.7% on Monday and advanced roughly 5% last week, bringing prices close to the $4,130 mark.\n\nThe recent rally in gold prices has been preceded by a 5% increase over the previous week, with the current surge bringing the metal within reach of the $4,130 threshold. Brent crude oil prices plunged below $90 a barrel for the first time since August, as markets grew more optimistic regarding a potential breakthrough in U.S.-Iran peace talks following the recent midterm elections. In the midterm elections, Democrats managed to secure control of Congress.\n\nGold and oil prices typically move in inverse directions throughout the year. Higher energy prices have fueled inflation and boosted expectations of tighter monetary policy, creating a headwind for gold since it does not offer interest income. The recent decline in crude prices has alleviated some of that pressure.\n\nA weaker dollar has further supported bullion by making it less expensive for international investors. Should gold prices continue their gains, they may encounter resistance from the Federal Reserve's concerns about inflation. Fed officials have consistently emphasized the necessity of controlling price pressures, and traders are assigning a high probability to another interest rate increase in December. During a London speech on Tuesday, Fed Governor Christopher Waller backed rate hikes even if inflation data proves milder than expected. He suggested a deeper half-point increase could be warranted if inflation data is stronger.\n\nRichmond Fed President Tom Barkin and Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee have also highlighted the robustness of the U.S. economy and persistent inflationary pressures, strengthening the case that monetary policy might need to remain restrictive. According to CME FedWatch, traders are practically pricing in a quarter-point rate hike in December, which would push the key Fed funds rate between 4% and 4.25%.",
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